Description
A versatile and easy sausage recipe base that can be baked, grilled, or cooked in a skillet. Perfect as a main dish or protein component, this recipe offers flexibility to add your choice of vegetables or sides like onions, peppers, potatoes, or pasta. Ideal for quick, hearty meals any time of the week.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage (Italian, smoked, or breakfast)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Optional Add-Ins
- Onions (diced, quantity as desired)
- Peppers (sliced, quantity as desired)
- Potatoes (cubed, quantity as desired)
- Pasta (cooked, quantity as desired)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Cooking Surface: Heat your skillet over medium-high heat or preheat your oven to the same temperature if you prefer baking.
- Cook the Sausage: Add olive oil or butter to the skillet to prevent sticking. Cook the sausage until it is browned on all sides and fully cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 160 °F (71 °C).
- Add Optional Vegetables or Sides: Once the sausage is nearly cooked, add any optional ingredients like diced onions, peppers, or cubed potatoes into the pan, or prepare pasta separately to serve alongside.
- Combine and Finish Cooking: Continue cooking until vegetables are tender or everything is heated through if using pre-cooked pasta. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
- Serve: Serve the cooked sausage hot, paired with your choice of marinara sauce, mustard, or gravy depending on the type of sausage and your taste preference.
Notes
- Pair the sausage with marinara, mustard, or gravy to complement the flavor profile.
- Leftovers can be frozen and stored for up to 2 months for convenience.
- Adjust optional add-ins based on seasonality and personal preference to keep the recipe versatile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Protein
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Global
